The co-creator of Friends recently shared a story. It involved a clash with an NBC executive.
This exec had some concerns. Specifically, about the pilot episode.
The issue? First-date sex. Yep, that was the sticking point.
Can you believe it? In hindsight, it seems almost trivial.
But back then, it was a big deal. Network standards and all that.
Funny how times change, right? What was once controversial is now commonplace.
Anyway, they managed to work it out. The show went on to become a massive hit.
Imagine if they’d caved. Friends might’ve been very different.
Just goes to show, sometimes you’ve gotta stick to your guns.